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Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Raleigh, NC -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
10/19/2024
Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern - HW
General Summary:
Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360° virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, from IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality. You’re bringing skills. We’ll provide the environment and the experience to push your limitless potential. Join us for our U.S. 2025 summer intern program!
As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will leverage your electrical and/or computer engineering degree to work on one of the following Qualcomm multi-disciplinary teams: System (architecture, modeling, power, thermal as well as silicon profiling ), Front-end Design (micro-architecture, modeling, RTL), Implementation (synthesis & timing constraints), Design-for-Test (DFT), Physical Design (Place & route, CTS, timing closure), Pre-silicon Verification (DV), Emulation, Post-silicon Validation (VI), CAD, GPU Design, and Machine Learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl, Verilog, SystemVerilog etc.
Must be available for 11 – 14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation within the upcoming year preferred Dec 2025 to June 2026.
Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
Candidates with academic or professional experience in one or more of the following technical tracks:
GPU
Engineering design and development in MSM SOC (Mobile Station Modem System on chips) and Chipset Architecture
ASIC implementation of Image processing Camera IP
GPU pipeline validation (stimulus generators, checkers, monitors, drivers and models for power/performance)
Graphics power analysis & optimization (Vulkan)
C, Perl, Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Python
CPU
Validation of concepts and high-level system requirements related to CPU and SOC level micro-architecture
Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on the architecture and micro-architecture
Develop verification methodology, ensuring scalable and portable environment
Develop verification plans and test benches
Execute verification plans, including design bring-up, DV environment bring-up, regression enabling for all features, debug of the test failures
Verification methodologies and tools such as simulators, coverage collection, gate level simulation, waveform viewers
C, C++, Python
Digital Design/DV
RTL development for modem physical and MAC layer processing
Development of verification components using System Verilog and UVM
Participating in model cellular modem datapaths for bit exact correctness and verification of wireless modem
Digital design fundamentals and digital signal processing
Wireless communication, digital communication, communication theory
Cellular (LTE, 5G) and WiFi (802.11 be)
C, Perl, Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Matlab
SoC SYSTEMS
Computer Architecture concepts, such as CPU, GPU, DSP, interconnects, memory controllers, scheduling, MMUs, etc.
Experience with system-level performance modeling and simulation
Knowledge of power management techniques and strategies
Experience with thermal analysis and management techniques
Experience with system-level post silicon validation and characterization
Experience with embedded SW design, driver development for Linux and Windows
Experience with OS principles and HW/SW interaction
Experience in SW development, coding (C/C++), scripting (Python)
Experience using code and/or system profiling tools
Understanding of power and performance tradeoffs
Knowledge of system-level design and architecture
Machine Learning
Familiarity with multimedia or communication technologies including audio codec, video codec, camera, WLAN, LTE and 5G
Qualcomm’s Internship Program
Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world. You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your summer internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship. Internship locations can be in San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, and Austin.
By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2025 Qualcomm Hardware Engineering internships. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$0.00 - $98.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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